Fresh Corn Chowder

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Fresh Corn Chowder

Ingredients

  • 6 fresh medium ears of corn
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 slightly beaten egg

Instructions

Using a sharp knife, cut tips of corn kernels off cobs. Scrape cobs. In a saucepan combine the corn, onion, 1/2 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boi, reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 15 minutes or till corn is barely done, stirring occasionally. Stir in 3 1/2 cups of the milk, butter, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Combine the remaining 1/2 cup milk and the flour. Add milk-flour mixture to corn mixture. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Gradually stir about 1 cup of the hot mixture into beaten egg. Return to hot mixture in saucepan. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes more, stirring constantly (do not boil). If desired, garnish soup with snipped chives and paprika or crumbled bacon. Serves 6.

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